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OU03 TMV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 211,188 miles on the clock, averaging 15,030 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU03 TMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,188
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
15,030

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading211,188 miles
Reading date
Miles last year125
Average per year15,030
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 TMV 35k79k123k167k211k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,188 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,063 miles
Since last MOT+8,127 miles
PASS
Mileage202,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,936 miles
Since last MOT+6,586 miles
PASS
Mileage196,350 miles
Since last MOT+26,905 miles
PASS
Mileage169,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,445 miles
Since last MOT+36,209 miles
PASS
Mileage133,236 miles
Since last MOT+22,355 miles
PASS
Mileage110,881 miles
Since last MOT+9,996 miles
PASS
Mileage100,885 miles
Since last MOT+2,308 miles
PASS
Mileage98,577 miles
Since last MOT+10,567 miles
PASS
Mileage88,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,010 miles
Since last MOT+11,841 miles
PASS
Mileage76,169 miles
Since last MOT+13,881 miles
PASS
Mileage62,288 miles
Since last MOT+15,283 miles
PASS
Mileage47,005 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,961 miles
Since last MOT+12,020 miles
PASS
Mileage34,941 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 TMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 TMV

What car is OU03 TMV?

OU03 TMV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU03 TMV?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 TMV was 211,188 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 TMV passed its MOT?

OU03 TMV has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2017.

Is OU03 TMV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU03 TMV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OU03 TMV?

OU03 TMV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.